Ensure Excellence at Every Step: Join PDS Tech as a Quality Assurance Supplier Specialist
Location: Kinston, NC (Onsite)
Type: Full-time Consultant Duration: 6–12 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $32.13 – $38.13/hour
Travel Required: Up to 25 (Active U.S. Passport Required)
Per Diem: $110/week for eligible candidates
Be the Quality Voice Between the Factory Floor and the Future of FlightPDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-oriented, quality-driven Quality Assurance Supplier Specialist to ensure supplier compliance in the production of aerospace components. In this critical role, you’ll represent the company at supplier sites, leading audits, inspections, and process reviews to ensure that parts, materials, and processes meet rigorous industry and government standards.
Your expertise will help safeguard performance, compliance, and safety in one of the most demanding and innovative industries in the world.
What You’ll DoAs a Quality Assurance Supplier Specialist, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Planning, organizing, and conducting supplier audits, inspections, and surveys
Monitoring supplier quality processes for compliance with contracts, purchase orders, and regulatory standards
Reviewing and maintaining procurement quality procedures (aligned with ISO 9001/AS9100)
Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T
Supporting and resolving supplier non-conformance and quality issues
Coaching internal teams and external suppliers on Quality System requirements and root cause analysis
Collaborating with engineering and procurement teams to drive continuous improvement in supplier performance
Traveling to supplier sites for audits (approx. 25 travel, domestic or international as required)
What You BringRequired Qualifications:This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. Minimum 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Supply Chain Management in aerospace, automotive, or pharmaceutical industries
Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100)
Proven experience with supplier engagement, audit processes, and root cause/corrective action methods
In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to travel as needed (25) and hold an active U.S. passport
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
Hands-on experience with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and SPC
Experience working across time zones and multicultural supplier networks
Why Join PDS Tech?PDS Tech Commercial is a trusted staffing partner in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. When you join us, you step into a role where your impact matters. We provide:
Competitive hourly pay and per diem for eligible travel
A dynamic, challenge-driven work environment
The chance to work with top-tier aerospace suppliers and contribute to global quality initiatives
A supportive culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement
Opportunities to grow your career through high-impact assignments
Ready to Elevate Supplier Quality?If youre ready to take your expertise in quality assurance and supplier management to the next level, we want to hear from you. Help us uphold the highest standards in the aerospace industry and ensure every component performs as intended.
Apply now to become a Quality Assurance Supplier Specialist with PDS Tech.